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Detective inspector Steve McGrath said: “This was a very frightening incident for the staff who were working in the store at the time.

"Thankfully they weren’t injured during the incident but they were extremely distressed.

“I would like to reassure people who live locally that we are doing everything we can to arrest those responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything which may help our inquiries to get in contact with us as soon as possible.

"I am particularly interested in talking to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the white van being abandoned as information they have could be vital to our inquiries.

“I would also like to appeal to members of the public who may be offered designer clothing over the coming days or weeks to think twice about buying it as it could be stolen. If you are offered discount designer clothing please contact detectives.”

Anyone with information can contact detectives on 0151 777 4065 or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555 111.